Somebody Loves Me

· by George Gershwin

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(Bm7)When this world be (Em)gan

(Bm7)it was heav en’s (Em)plan,

(B7)there would be a (A7)girl for ev ’ry (C9)sin (B)gle (Em6)man.

(D7)To my great re (G)gret

some one (D7)has up (G)set

(D7)heav en’s pret ty (C)pro gram, for we’ve (D)nev er (Em6)met.

I’m (Bb)clutch ing at straws, (E7)just be cause (A7)I may meet her (D7)yet.

(G)Some bod y (Am7)loves me,

I won der (C7)who,

I (Em7)won der (C7)who (D7)she can be.

(G)Some bod y (Am7)loves me,

I wish I (A9)knew,

who can she (F#7)be wor ries me.

For ev ’ry (Dm6)girl who pass es (Dm6)me I shout, “Hey!

(Am)may

be

(Em)you were meant to (A7)be my lov ing (Am7)ba

(D)by.”

(G)Some bod y (Am7)loves me,

I won der (C7)who.

(Em7)May

(Am7)be (D7)it’s (G)you.

(G)Quel qu’un m’ai (Am7)me ra

je ne sais (C7)qui

mais (Em7)c’est un (C7)fait (D7)é ta bli.

(G)Quel qu’un m’ai (Am7)me ra

je veux sa (A9)voir,

c’est ce qui (F#7)fait mon sou ci,

pour cha que (Dm6)bel le qui pas (Dm6)se je crie, “Oh!

(Am)la!

la!

(Em)Se rait el le (A7)par ha zard mon (Am7)a

(D)mie?”

(G)Quel qu’un m’ai (Am7)me ra

je ne sais (C7)qui.

(Em7)Peut

(Am7)ê (D7)tre (G)vous.

May

(Am7)be (D7)it’s, (Em7)may

(Am7)be (D7)it’s (G)you.

Somebody Loves Me by George Gershwin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Somebody Loves Me” by George Gershwin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 124 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Somebody Loves Me" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Somebody Loves Me"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other George Gershwin songs work for kids?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.